In this episode, we examine how recent U.S. actions in Venezuela may reshape the global context in which peace talks over Ukraine are taking place. Moving beyond headlines and geography, the analysis explains how precedent, power, and narrative influence diplomacy. We explore why Ukraine faces a strategic dilemma, how Russia can exploit perceived double standards, and how the normalization of force by great powers complicates negotiations. The episode argues that even distant conflicts can alter the logic of peace, not by changing borders, but by changing the rules under which power is exercised.

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